Mine and Thine (1904)/Madonna

by Florence Earle Coates

For other versions of this work, see Madonna.

MADONNA

He gazed, the little vagrant lad,
On the Madonna's gentle face;
And all his wistful visage sad
Renewed its infant grace:
He gazed, reluctant to depart,
Then kissed her, shyly, as he stood—
Ah, wondrous Art! his lonely heart
But yearned to motherhood!